World rings in 2026 with fireworks, light shows
Across the globe, crowds began ringing in the new year with exuberant celebrations and thunderous fireworks, while others took a more subdued approach
TSX records biggest annual gain in over 15 years despite year-end retreat
Canadian index up nearly 29 per cent in a year marked by trade and sovereignty threats
For California farmers, the agave plant is a source of hope in parched times
As typical crop yields shrink in the face of drought, growing and distilling agave may be a sustainable solution
Calgary issues boil water advisory after water main break floods streets
Residents under water restrictions for second time in less than two years, after a pipe rupture
Nenshi struggling to keep up with frenetic pace of UCP in second year as Alberta NDP Leader
Opposition leader says Danielle Smith’s strategy of ‘flooding the zone’ is hard to defend against
Seven Canadians among dozens injured in Peru train crash, Foreign Affairs Minister says
Two trains collided as they were taking tourists to Machu Picchu
Year-end quizzes
opinion
To play hockey for Canada in these Olympics is profane work with a sacred purpose
Canadians don’t think hockey is a matter of skill. They believe – really, deeply believe – that it’s a question of will
Trump abandons push to deploy National Guard in Chicago, L.A. and Portland
Local city leaders have said deployments are unnecessary and accuse administration of overreach
Travel Hall of Infamy: The best of the worst tourist behaviour in 2025
The 41st edition rewards shocking moments of disrespect and dumb moves around the globe from visitors who should have stayed home
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A few glimmers of light in the darkest of years
There are some things worth cherishing in the tumultuous year that just concluded
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What spending on new building construction says about Canada’s private vs. public investment gap
New construction in the public sector has been expanding, while private-sector building projects have flatlined
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Globe and Mail staffers and readers share their favourites reads of the month
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